Financial Control, Budget and Analysis Manager - Lacoste

Eren Perakende; Ataşehir; On-site; TRY 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Eren Retail seeks a seasoned Financial Control, Budget and Analysis Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and performance analysis. The role collaborates with Accounting, Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate, timely reports and insightful management information.

You will manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models, delivering actionable recommendations to senior management and supporting audit processes in a large, multi-brand group in Türkiye.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in financial reporting, controlling, budgeting, or management reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with ERP and reporting systems.
• Ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage large data sets

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Lead budget and forecast processes with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses.
• Monitor KPIs and business performance metrics.
• Support internal and external audits and improve reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses.
• Present variances and insights to senior management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English fluency

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Hyperion

ERP systems

Job description

For more than 35 years, Eren Retail has been bringing the world’s leading brands to customers in Türkiye. In 1990, the company entered into a partnership with Devanlay, beginning the licensed production and distribution of Lacoste. Since then, Eren Retail has served as the Turkish distributor for globally renowned brands such as Burberry, Gant, Nautica and Converse.

In 2008, it launched Occasion stores, followed by the creation of the SuperStep store concept in 2012. Strengthening its online presence in 2020 through a multi-channel strategy, Eren Retail redefined retailing as an experiential journey with House of SuperStep.

Expanding its portfolio with brands such as Intersport, SuperKids, Fashfed, United4 and HeartBeat, Eren Retail continues to operate with an experience–focused strategy. Today, the company has a presence in 25 countries, employs over 8,000 people and manages nearly 650 stores along with 17 digital channels worldwide.

We are looking for a colleague as “Financial Control, Budget and Analysis Manager - Lacoste” to join our Eren Retail Group.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes,
• Lead and actively participate in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecast processes,
• Coordinate budget preparation activities with relevant business functions and ensure alignment with company objectives,
• Analyze actual results against budget and forecast,
• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and presentations,
• Monitor financial KPIs and business performance,
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to management,
• Prepare financial models, scenario analyses, and business plans,
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of financial reports,
• Collaborate with Accounting, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments,
• Support internal and external audit processes,
• Improve financial reporting and controlling processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial reporting, controlling, budgeting, or management reporting,
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes,
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data analysis, and financial modeling,
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Ability to work effectively with complex financial data and large volumes of numbers,
• Excellent communication and presentation skills,
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy,
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines,
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills,
• Proven experience in preparing management reports and presenting financial performance, key variances, KPIs, and business insights to senior management,
• Experience with ERP, budgeting, and financial reporting systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of IFRS and local statutory reporting requirements,
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Hyperion, or similar ERP and financial planning systems,
• Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization tools,
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or SMMM is an advantage.